Scratch (Mtn View)

Name: Scratch (Mtn View)
Address: 401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94041
Telephone: (650) 237-3132
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2368 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Outdoor dining and take-out available everyday.
Scratch features today's American cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of simple food done well and draws from American classics reflecting today's influences and bounty of ingredients. Choose from a tender moist braised short rib, fried chicken, or perhaps a selection from our fresh seafood and oyster bar.

For beverages Scratch has researched some of the finest vineyards and distilleries in the United States. We have a wide variety of wines and spirits to choose from in all price ranges. Some of our wine and spirits are highly allocated and will not always be available.

Scratch also offers a vegetarian menu and a gluten free menu.
Join us for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm in the bar and on the patio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Melissa Kacos
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Location
401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Area
Mountain View
Cross Street
California
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scratch in Mountain View offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." The menu features inventive dishes like duck potstickers and seared scallops, complemented by a "great cocktail menu." While some found the service slow at times, the overall warm ambiance and delicious food make it a must-visit.

2,368 Reviews

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Andy
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited on Valentine’s Day and was not disappointed. Cocktails at the bar, Gin Blossom and an Old Fashioned. The barman made a wonderful recommendation for a rye whisky. Dinner after was Halibut and Lamb Ragu. My wife said the halibut was cooked perfectly. My lamb ragu was very tasty. Staff were very attentive throughout. We have supported Scratch a lot since lockdown, possibly the nicest venue on Castro if you like a stylish venue with good food and quality drinks. Ambiance can suffer though if it is quiet.
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Jeanne
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch with my mom and sister before a Sunday matinee play. We had the omelette and the crab cake brunch entrees. They were delicious. Coffee is very good too.
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Rebecca
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were generally pleased with our food at Scratch. In particular, we were very happy with the scallops that, while they looked rather small on the large plate, were seared exactly right and had two lovely sauces accompanying them (plus a slice of pork belly, I think, below). The lamb ragu pasta was not as delicately done nor as pleasantly tasty, although my dining partner found it robust and satisfying. We had excellent service during our meal. We were expecting the prices of entrees to be a bit higher than most places, which they were, but not exorbitant. However, we did expect that a glass of red wine to be over $21. We were happy that the restaurant is farm-to-table, which we were looking for.
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Chris
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really please with the food and ambiance. Service is what I expect at any restaurant..
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Stephanie
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had an early dinner after a show, and the restaurant was quiet enough to hear each other. As it got later, the noise level ramped up. My husband and I had whole branzino that was herb-crusted and stuffed with herbs and lemon slices. It was delicious. Our friends had the lobster roll and said it was good but not up to their standards. The desserts were delicious.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a wonderful meal with friends. Delicious appetizers, all 6 of us had amazing entrees, all different. Share a couple bottles of great wine. Had very attentive service. Will definitely come back
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Alex
VIP
San Francisco
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant. Excellent and inventive food selections. Great cocktail menu and wine selection. Strange but service was slow -- even though there were not (yet) many other diners.
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Tracie
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal (brunch) with a friend. I had the crab cake with poached egg and she had the corned beef hash. We both thought our meals were delicious!
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Rick
VIP
Baja California
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lunch time visit on a Saturday. Not very busy. Took a long time for someone to serve us. Ordered wine by the glass. Very long wait until server arrived and reported they did not have our choice by the glass (though menu indicated by the glass). Reordered and waiting a long time again. We ordered light since we had a play to attend. Ordered mussels and chipino, both indicated bread with the meals. Meals arrived, with no bread. Waited a few minutes thinking it would come. Never did. We asked and was told, they did not have what is on the menu. The server finally brought out some replacement bread (two different types - soft bread and semi burnt toast!! The food was pretty good. Not sure I will return.
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Jim
Tahoe
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and great food and a modern upbeat atmosphere. Some wonderfully different dishes like duck potstickers with a plum sauce; fabulous corn bread and a great variety of main dishes.
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Scratch (Mtn View) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 237-3132.

Scratch (Mtn View) is rated 4.4 stars by 2368 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

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401 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross Street
California
Area
Mountain View
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and public parking lots
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Melissa Kacos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scratchmtnview.com/
Phone number
(650) 237-3132
Private party facilities
Our main dining room affords a casual dining experience in a relaxed setting. The community table seats up to 12 and is a great place for small groups. The wine room is available for semi-private parties with seating up to 70 for dinner and 100 for cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Stephen: (650) 237-3132

Scratch (Mtn View)

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Private dining

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What 2,368 people are saying

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